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Aneeta Mathur-Ashton

@mathurashton.bsky.social

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Legal reporter for Law360 📧aneeta.mathur-ashton@law360.com. Signal @anmathhh.37

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Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

It’s true! Please add me to your email lists and reach out on Signal @anmathhh.37 with any tips or scoops!

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Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Sat down with Former Surgeon General Jerome Adams for today's edition of the HoT Seat to talk about HHS Secretary Kennedy and the future of public health in America. My latest for @usnews.com health.usnews.com/health-care/...

health.usnews.com

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Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

📣Calling all hospital leaders and innovators!📣 @usnews.com is launching a new weekly newsletter for healthcare executives — a must-read resource for C-suite leaders driving transformation across the industry.

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Ryan Teague Beckwith @ryanbeckwith.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Editor in chief, city editor, features editor

Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

The federal government has shut down for the first time since 2019. Here’s a refresher on what it means and how you could be affected: www.usnews.com/news/politic...

https://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/what-happens-when-the-federal-government-shuts-down

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Devon Haynie @devonhaynie.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Five major takeaways from the long-awaited Make America Healthy Again Commission report, via @mathurashton.bsky.social www.usnews.com/news/health-...

Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

#Sourcerequest: Working on a story looking at how Medicaid cuts + FY26 request’s cuts to HIV/AIDS prevention will impact access to treatment. If you or someone you know is worried about losing access, please feel free to send a DM or shoot me an email!

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Dafna Linzer @dafna.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

When we’re in a tarrifpocalypse, you need the midday must-read by @mathurashton.bsky.social If you don’t get it, you won’t get it. www.usnews.com/news/nationa...

Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

The House narrowly managed to pass their budget plan last night. But R’s still have to contend with several issues, like the fallout from steep cuts to Medicaid, before it’s a done deal. Here’s what comes next for @usnews.com www.usnews.com/news/nationa...

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Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

For a new series with @usnews.com, I sat down with Rep. Clyburn to talk about Trump’s first few weeks in office, the 2026 midterms and his return to the House Appropriations Committee www.usnews.com/news/nationa...

Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

The Senate just voted 51-49 to confirm Kash Patel as the next FBI director. Here’s what you need to know about his new role and what you can expect from him for @therealusnews.bsky.social www.usnews.com/news/politic...

Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Linda McMahon vowed to "reorient" the DoE and said defunding it isn't the goal. But President Trump said on Wednesday he is working on an EO to gut it. Three key takeaways from her confirmation hearing: www.usnews.com/news/nationa...

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Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Tulsi Gabbard was confirmed today as DNI director after a chaotic and lengthy nomination process. Here's what you need to know about her new role and what to expect from her. www.usnews.com/news/nationa...

Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Gabbard confirmed as DNI director 52-48, with Sen. Mitch McConnell joining Dems in voting no

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Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

USAID lettering is off and seal is covered:

Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

DJT announced Nippon Steel will drop its acquisition of US Steel in favor of an investment at a joint press conference w/ Japanese PM. Also announced were reciprocal tariffs and an increase in Japan's investment in the U.S. For @therealusnews.bsky.social www.usnews.com/news/politic...

Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

‘Pathetic and Disgusting’: Democratic analysts are slamming the response from leadership to Trump 2.0, saying it’s coming too late and that it may not be enough. For @therealusnews.bsky.social www.usnews.com/news/nationa...

Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Tulsi Gabbard's DNI Secretary nom is favorably reported out of the Senate Intel Committee in a vote of 9-8 along party lines

Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

RFK Jr will now face a floor vote after the Senate Finance Committee voted 14-13 to advance his nom for HHS secretary. For @therealusnews.bsky.social www.usnews.com/news/nationa...

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Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Both the USAID website + Twitter handle have gone dark within hours of each other today amid rumors it will be dissolved

Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Questions over Edward Snowden and former Syrian strongman Bashar al Assad dominated Tulsi Gabbard’s public confirmation hearing on Thursday. Gabbard cannot afford to lose a single R vote in her bid for DNI. www.usnews.com/news/nationa...

Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Kash Patel’s loyalty to DJT, peddling of falsehoods, and past comments blasting the FBI are expected to take center stage at his confirmation hearing tomorrow. His will be the second in this week’s set of contentious hearings. www.usnews.com/news/nationa...

Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Tomorrow kicks off yet another week of Senate confirmation hearings. Here’s the lineup:

Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

A review by @therealusnews.bsky.social shows resources for LGBTQ+ students have disappeared from the DOE + EEOC websites. They are the latest agencies to have parts of their sites go dark by the Trump admin. By me & @jjw.bsky.social www.usnews.com/news/educati...

Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Unlike the majority of Trump’s cabinet picks, RFK Jr is still languishing with no scheduled hearing in sight. Here’s a look at what’s stalling his nomination and his path forward. www.usnews.com/news/nationa...

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Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Trump signed a flurry of executive orders overhauling the immigration system, rolling back DEI programs and boosting the economy on his first day. A look at his most contentious orders www.usnews.com/news/nationa...

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Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Senate confirmation hearings on deck for this week:

Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

List of EO’s and actions just signed at DC rally: - Rescind 78 Biden admin executive policies - Regulatory freeze - Freeze on hiring until “full control” of gov - Federal workers RTO 5 days - Cost of living EO

Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Billionaires and foreign leaders got top billing at DJT's inauguration while lawmakers and cabinet members got pushed into back rows and overflow rooms. A look at who attended, who didn't and where they were www.usnews.com/news/nationa...

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Devon Haynie @devonhaynie.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

A very interesting invite list, via @mathurashton.bsky.social

Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

AG nom Pam Bondi sought to assure senators that her allegiance to DJT will not pose a threat to her ability to run the DOJ. A look at the three biggest themes from D1 for @therealusnews.bsky.social www.usnews.com/news/nationa...

Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Senate confirmation hearings on deck for this week:

Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Trump's hold over Senate R's will face its first test this week as a dozen of his cabinet picks face nomination hearings. Here's what to know about who is up this week and what will happen for @therealusnews.bsky.social www.usnews.com/news/nationa...

Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Speaker Johnson is fighting for his political life again and this time could be the last. Despite getting DJT’s endorsement, dwindling R support is still hampering his chances. For @therealusnews.bsky.social www.usnews.com/news/nationa...

Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

For decades, thousands of Syrians disappeared into Assad’s prisons where they were subjected to horrific abuse. I spoke with a survivor and a rescue worker who entered Sednaya this week to understand how bad the last 24 years were. For @therealusnews.bsky.social

Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

From ophthalmologist to brutal dictator: a look at the rise and fall of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad. For @therealusnews.bsky.social

Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Russia is renewing fears it’s prepared to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine after launching a new nuclear-capable hypersonic missile. Here’s what you need to know about the attack, the missile, and how the West is responding.

Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

The ICC issued its long-awaited arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and a senior Hamas official. My updated explainer on the court and its case:

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Ryan Teague Beckwith @ryanbeckwith.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Here's a helpful list of journalists on BlueSky who've been featured on Your First Byline go.bsky.app/UudLXJK

Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

DJT's decision to bypass FBI background checks for some cabinet noms is concerning many in the legal and national security field. I spoke with former federal attorney Barbara McQuade to understand what the process actually looks like and if they are important.

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Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

DJT’s decision to nominate FL Rep. Matt Gaetz is ruffling some serious feathers in Washington. Many lawmakers are already expressing doubt, pointing to the House Ethics Committee’s probe and potential report. Here’s what you need to know:

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Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

With a 218-208 majority, GOP retains control of House and completes trifecta in DC

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Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

New Senate Leadership coming in Jan: Majority Leader: John Thune Whip: John Barrasso Conference Chair: Tom Cotton Policy Committee Chair: Shelly Moore Capito Conference Vice Chair: James Lankford NRSC Chair: Tim Scott

Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

👋🏽 Hello new followers and #bluesky !👋🏽 I’m U.S. News and World Report’s Congress reporter covering what goes on in both chambers. I also cover national politics and foreign news. I’ve covered two presidential elections, way too many House/Senate races, and a lot of federal legal cases.

Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 18/07/2023

Georgia’s Supreme Court Monday unanimously rejected DJT’s request to disqualify Fulton County DA Fani Willis and to quash a grand jury report. For @TheMessenger

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Georgia Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Latest Bid To Block 2020 Election Probe

The former president requested the Fulton County district attorney be disqualified from the probe

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Aneeta Mathur-Ashton @mathurashton.bsky.social · 13/07/2023

The DOJ filed several appeals Wed night challenging the length of the prison sentences for 8 Oath Keepers, including founder Stewart Rhodes. The appeals signal the DOJ is not satisfied with the sentences handed down by Judge Mehta. For @themessenger.com

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Justice Department Appeals Oath Keeper Founder’s Prison Sentence, 7 More Jan. 6 Rioters

Stewart Rhodes got 18 years in prison — DOJ had asked for 25.